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Who wants a better way to fill your Air Forks?
I just set this up on mine and thought i would share.
Fork Air rail assembly instructions with pictures.
Who wants an easier way to fill and check fork air pressure?
Assembly and installation take approx. 1-2 hours.
Approx. Cost is $25-$40 Depending on material used.
Parts list:
2 – 1/8” Pipe Tee’s, can be: brass, black steel, stainless steel, aluminum, (it’s your choice.)
1 – 1/8” Pipe Nipple (same material as tee’s.)
2 – 1/8” to 3/16” Hose Barb fittings, again brass, black steel, stainless steel, aluminum.
2 – Hose Clamps, of the smaller variety, not sure of their measurements.
1 – 1/8” Tank Valve,
1 - 1/8” NPT 0-30 PSI Gauge (would be best) or whatever you can get your hands on.
1 – A bit of thread sealant compound of your choice, Teflon tape or liquid..
2 – Zip ties, I like black ones.
#1. Place bike on center stand.
#2. Remove fork valve caps.
#3. Remove fork valve cores.
#4. Take the 9” haltec extensions and cut the inlet ends off (end end that looks like the tire fill valve).
#5. Thread the extensions onto the fork valve stem, tighten to snug,(rubber seals well)
#6. Using thread sealant assemble thread your nipple into the tee’s and tighten.
#7. Using thread sealant assemble thread your hose barb fittings into the tee’s.
#8. Using thread sealant assemble thread your tank valve into one of the tee’s.
#9. Using thread sealant assemble thread your air pressure gauge into the other tee.
#10. Route the hoses to the air rail assembly, carefull not to kink them.
#11. Slide the hose clamps onto hoses.
#12. Slide hoses onto barb fittings and tighten clamps.
#13. Wrap zip ties around air rail assembly and handle bars and tighten to desired snugness.
#14. Add air to rail, Ride and adjust to comfort level.
Note: only add air when on side stand.
Note: Only adjust with you sitting on the bike and off all stands.
Note: If you use the tire pressure gauge like I did, you will have to cut the brass rod off the gauge.
Fork Air rail assembly instructions with pictures.
Who wants an easier way to fill and check fork air pressure?
Assembly and installation take approx. 1-2 hours.
Approx. Cost is $25-$40 Depending on material used.
Parts list:
2 – 1/8” Pipe Tee’s, can be: brass, black steel, stainless steel, aluminum, (it’s your choice.)
1 – 1/8” Pipe Nipple (same material as tee’s.)
2 – 1/8” to 3/16” Hose Barb fittings, again brass, black steel, stainless steel, aluminum.
2 – Hose Clamps, of the smaller variety, not sure of their measurements.
1 – 1/8” Tank Valve,
1 - 1/8” NPT 0-30 PSI Gauge (would be best) or whatever you can get your hands on.
1 – A bit of thread sealant compound of your choice, Teflon tape or liquid..
2 – Zip ties, I like black ones.
#1. Place bike on center stand.
#2. Remove fork valve caps.
#3. Remove fork valve cores.
#4. Take the 9” haltec extensions and cut the inlet ends off (end end that looks like the tire fill valve).
#5. Thread the extensions onto the fork valve stem, tighten to snug,(rubber seals well)
#6. Using thread sealant assemble thread your nipple into the tee’s and tighten.
#7. Using thread sealant assemble thread your hose barb fittings into the tee’s.
#8. Using thread sealant assemble thread your tank valve into one of the tee’s.
#9. Using thread sealant assemble thread your air pressure gauge into the other tee.
#10. Route the hoses to the air rail assembly, carefull not to kink them.
#11. Slide the hose clamps onto hoses.
#12. Slide hoses onto barb fittings and tighten clamps.
#13. Wrap zip ties around air rail assembly and handle bars and tighten to desired snugness.
#14. Add air to rail, Ride and adjust to comfort level.
Note: only add air when on side stand.
Note: Only adjust with you sitting on the bike and off all stands.
Note: If you use the tire pressure gauge like I did, you will have to cut the brass rod off the gauge.
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